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Freire Shatters Choi in Round One

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-20 · Updated 2026-09-20 03:09 UTC
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Patricio Freire ended his first-round drought by knocking out DooHo Choi in the first round at UFC 331, returning to a .500 record in the promotion. Following the victory, the 'Pitbull' issued a direct callout to top-five contender Jean Silva, marking a significant shift in his trajectory within the featherweight division.

  • According to GN sports/mma (en-US), Freire has formally challenged top-five featherweight Jean Silva, declaring, "Let's see who is the dog," while also apologizing for his previous UFC performances. The report notes that Choi's three-fight winning streak, which included all stoppages, has officially ended.

    Source: Yahoo

  • Patricio Freire ends his first-round drought with a brutal knockout, turning his gaze toward a top-five contender.

    Source: Yahoo Sports
Based on reporting by Yahoo Sports and Yahoo, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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